And when she falls, she lies down in the dust between the legs. And behold they have established this, as the meaning of: (Ruth 3:7)... and she uncovered his feet and she lay down... And She prays to the blessed Holy One, that He will raise Her up from the dust. It is this that is written: (Ruth 3:9) And you will spread your wing (khe-naphekha) over your maidservant, because you are a redeemer.
At that time: (Ruth 3:8)... and the man (iysh) was afraid, and he turned aside (va-yilaphet)... He of whom it is stated: (Ex. 15:3) Y”Y is a man (iysh) of war... What is the meaning of va-yilaphet (he-turned-aside)? As it says: (Job 6:18) The paths of their way were turned aside (ye-laphtu)...